GST Rate Amendments - January 2022

Official Notification: Central Government amends GST rates under Section 11 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, based on Council recommendations.

Changes in Notification: Amendment in the notification No. 21/2018-Central Tax (Rate), dated July 26, 2018.

Product Code Alteration: Entry in column (2) against S. No. 4 changed to "4414" from the previous code.

Revised Product Code: Entry in column (2) against S. No. 29 updated to "7419 80" from the previous code.

Effective Date: The changes are effective from January 1, 2022.

Legislative Background: The amendments align with the ongoing efforts to streamline GST classifications and rates.

Official Statement: Rajeev Ranjan, Under Secretary to the Government of India, issues the directive.

Impact on Businesses: Businesses dealing with products falling under the affected codes need to adhere to the revised GST rates starting the new year.